With updates to the FEHB program and new requirements for certain retirees, it’s more important than ever to understand how FEHB and Medicare work together.

There are many Medicare options to consider, so understanding how to navigate them is important. You can begin considering Medicare options before you turn 65, which is when you first become eligible.

Open enrollment for Medicare is coming this fall and the time is now to start researching your options. Whether you have already enrolled in Medicare, or this enrollment period will be your first, ...

If Medicare does not agree to pay for a service or item that a person has received, they will issue a Medicare denial letter. Medicare can deny coverage for many different reasons. Medicare provides ...

Navigating the world of Medicare can be complex to say the least, but understanding the main differences among Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D is essential for making informed decisions about your ...

Medicare Advantage (MA) continues to grow in enrollment, but understanding how coverage decisions are made – and what CMS requires – remains complex. In 2025, CMS tightened rules around prior ...

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If you have more than one chronic medical condition that you take medication for, your Part D plan or bundled plan provider may automatically enroll you for medication therapy management. If you live ...

When you join a Medicare Advantage plan, your care sometimes requires an extra step before treatment begins. This process is called prior authorization, and it helps your insurance plan confirm that a ...

Learn about FICA, the U.S. payroll tax funding Social Security and Medicare, who pays it, rates, and limits. Essential info ...

One of the surprises some retirees encounter is that Medicare premiums aren’t the same for everyone. Although the overwhelming majority of retirees pay the standard base premium for Medicare Parts B ...